MEd in Waldorf Education, Transdisciplinary Focus on Healing Education
Enlighten. Inspire. Effectively educate.
How do we make the world a better place when the scars of trauma have become collective? How does human spiritual development support healing in action?
Waldorf schools are inherently self-administered, and decisions are made on-site by faculty, staff, and trustees. This allows for a truly fluid educational experience that is child-centered and responsive to the changing needs of the student. Our Waldorf certifications will train you in theory and methodology while simultaneously incorporating hands-on opportunities and experiential learning. This approach enhances your ability to make an immediate impact on the educational experience of your students. Become a part of this revolutionary shift in how educators are teaching, inspiring, and encouraging the next generation of learners.
This degree is offered by Antioch University’s New England Campus.
Renew Yourself
- Conduct research in a specialized focus area of your choice
- Develop methodological approaches to questions that may arise from your practice
- Earn a master’s degree from an accredited university
- Enhance your capacity for collaborative inquiry and work in transdisciplinary contexts
- Transform and evolve your practice through applied spiritual scientific inquiry
- Attend two summer residencies in New Hampshire
- Complete online work throughout the year
- Write your thesis in your concluding semester (MEd only)
Program Overview
This program is designed for people with at least 5 years of professional experience in a relevant field and a practice based on anthroposophical foundations.
This program is a collaboration between Antioch University New England, Camphill Academy, and the Kairos Institute to support innovation and healing.
This advanced track master’s program with a transdisciplinary focus on healing education is designed for those practitioners who wish to:
- Further, transform and evolve their practice through applied spiritual scientific inquiry
- Develop methodological approaches to work in a disciplined and focused way with questions arising from their practice
- Conduct research in a specialized focus area of their choice
- Enhance their capacity for collaborative inquiry and work in transdisciplinary contexts
- Innovate and plant seeds for future development within their field of practice
The overall aim is to move beyond mastery of one’s established professional practice, through active engagement in contemplative and collaborative action research, based on a deepened understanding of the human being and the development of tools and capacities for applied spiritual scientific research. Participants in this MEd program will work together with AUNE and Camphill faculty during two summer residencies in Wilton, New Hampshire. Practicum and online action research projects will be undertaken in the intervening spring terms, and a master’s project/thesis will be undertaken following the second summer. Each student will be assigned a master’s project advisor on the basis of a chosen focus area of research and professional background.
TSHE students entering the spring of 2025 will enjoy residency coursework in Wilton, NH, for three weeks during July 2025.
Additional Information
This advanced-level Waldorf MEd program with a transdisciplinary focus on healing education is offered by the Waldorf Program of Antioch University New England in collaboration with the Camphill Academy. It is open to applicants with 5 years of professional experience with a practice based on anthroposophical foundations OR will have completed stage 2 of a program of the Camphill Academy. To earn this degree, students must successfully complete a minimum of 32 credits distributed as follows:
Spring I: Online courses, usually starting with a one-week intensive in early January:
- Human Development II
- Research II
- Education for Social Renewal – featuring student research
Summer I: A three-week July residency with some pre and post-virtual work:
- Kairos Institute I
- Transdisciplinary Learning
- Evolving Consciousness
- Leadership Development
- Healing Aspects of Music
- Healing Practices I
Spring II:
- Online course: Contemplative Inquiry I
- Internship or Practicum at a local site near the student
Summer II: A two-week July residency with some pre and post-virtual work:
- Kairos Institute II
- Trauma- and Grief-informed Teaching
- Foundations of Human Experience
- The Writer’s Voice
- Healing Image in Story and Color
- Eurythmy III
- Healing Practices II
For course descriptions, please see the current course catalog.
TSHE students take two Kairos Institutes (summer residencies) for graduate credit.
To learn more about the Kairos Institute, please visit bit.ly/KairosCfA
The Kairos Institute offers many courses throughout the year that are open to all.
For more information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with:
Karine Munk Finser, Director of the Transdisciplinary Studies in Healing Education Program (TSHE), at [email protected] or 603.491.2294.
Faculty Spotlights
Gillian Smith
Adjunct Faculty
Allison Robinson
Adjunct Faculty
Laura Thomas, MEd
Core Faculty
Polly Wagner
Adjunct Faculty
Admissions / Cost / Aid
Education Programs at Antioch University New England value colleagueship and strong learning communities. We offer a 10% discount for 3 or more students from the same school or school district who attend any of our AUNE Education MEd or Certificate programs at the same time. Specific limitations and conditions apply. You can find more information here. If you think you are eligible, kindly contact Carol Renzelman, AUNE Education Department Administrative Director.
Admission
How to Apply
- Complete the online admission application, including:
- Essay questions, admissions and program-specific
- Resume/curriculum vitae (CV)
- Non-refundable $50 application fee
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities where you earned a degree or certificate.
- email transcripts to [email protected], or
- mail to: Office of Admissions Antioch University New England 40 Avon Street Keene NH 03431-3516
- Two letters of recommendation are required, from people who are in a position to evaluate your professional or academic work. The person making the recommendation may not be related to you.
- There are additional requirements for International applicants.
- Interview with a faculty member of the department to which you seek entry if selected. This can be in person, by phone, or via Skype.
Official transcripts should be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to: Office of Admissions Antioch University New England 40 Avon Street Keene, New Hampshire 03431-3516 All application materials submitted become part of an applicant’s file and cannot be returned.
Application Deadlines
| Program | Term | Final Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Transdisciplinary Studies in Healing Education MEd and Certificate | Spring | December 1 |
Prerequisites
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or have completed at least 60 credits at an accredited institution to enter the Master’s Program or the Certificate Program. Foundation Studies Prerequisite for TSHE studies: Applicants with 5 years of professional experience of working in a school or practice based on anthroposophical foundations. Camphill students who have completed Level 2 of Camphill Academy and are enrolled or have completed the advanced level may apply. If you are interested in Waldorf Teacher Education, please complete the Waldorf Programs Questionnaire. Upon receipt, we will review the questionnaire and communicate with you about your background. If you need further work in this area, we will share suggestions on how to proceed. Please continue with the application process for admission at the same time as you complete the Waldorf Programs questionnaire. If you have questions along the way, feel free to contact Dana Kedziora, Waldorf Admissions Counselor, or book an appointment with Dana via this link. For additional questions, you may email Carol Renzelman, Administrative Director, Education Department.
Fulfilling the Foundation Studies Prerequisite: We recommend that you study certain basic works by Steiner with a mentor or join a Foundations Study Group. Sharing your questions and having discussions with a mentor or group will deepen your understanding of the Anthroposophical basis of Waldorf education. We also recommend that you finish your mentorship experience with a course entitled “Life Cycles and Self-Development.” This Anthroposophical course is held for one week each July in Wilton, New Hampshire, one week prior to the start of our Waldorf Teacher Education Program (also in Wilton). For more information about this course and how to register please contact the Center for Anthroposophy in Wilton,NH . www.centerforanthroposophy.org Finally, we advise you to get started by reading the following books. All of the books below are available from Steiner Books at http://steinerbooks.org/
- Rudolf Steiner, Anthroposophy in Everyday Life ISBN-13: 978-0880104272
- Torin Finser, School as a Journey ISBN-13: 978-0880103893
- Rudolf Steiner, Kingdom of Childhood ISBN-13: 978-0880104029
- Henry Barnes, A Life for the Spirit: Rudolf Steiner in the Crosscurrents of our Time ISBN-13: 978-0880103954
Tuition & Financial Aid
A college education is an investment in your future. Let us help you understand the costs and explore the resources available to help make your college education even more affordable. The majority of AUNE students finance their education through some form of financial aid. You may not be sure which federal, state, public and private aid packages – such as loans, scholarships, and grants—are right for you. Our staff is here to help you, so you can focus on what’s most important: beginning your academic program at AUNE.
Cost
| Waldorf Education Degrees | Tuition Cost per Credit | Total Program Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Waldorf Teacher Education, MEd – Summer Sequence or Year-round Delivery | $924 | 32 |
| Transdisciplinary Studies in Healing Education, MEd | $924 | 32 |
| View the Cost of Attendance Components | ||
Fulfilling the Foundation Studies Prerequisite: We recommend that you study certain basic works by Steiner with a mentor or join a Foundations Study Group. Sharing your questions and having discussions with a mentor or group will deepen your understanding of the Anthroposophical basis of Waldorf education. We also recommend that you finish your mentorship experience with a course entitled “Life Cycles and Self-Development.” This Anthroposophical course is held for one week each July in Wilton, New Hampshire, one week prior to the start of our Waldorf Teacher Education Program (also in Wilton). For more information about this course and how to register, please contact the Center for Anthroposophy in Wilton,NH. www.centerforanthroposophy.org Finally, we advise you to get started by reading the following books. All of the books below are available from Steiner Books at http://steinerbooks.org/
Henry Barnes, A Life for the Spirit: Rudolf Steiner in the Crosscurrents of our Time ISBN-13: 978-0880103954
Rudolf Steiner, Anthroposophy in Everyday Life ISBN-13: 978-0880104272
Torin Finser, School as a Journey ISBN-13: 978-0880103893
Rudolf Steiner, Kingdom of Childhood ISBN-13: 978-0880104029
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